Noted Army Hero Honored On Decoration Day
Judge Thomas G. Jones of Alabama gave the Decoration Day address at General Grant's tomb praising Grant's magnanimity toward the South and desire for restored harmony from Lee's surrender to his death. The piece also notes a Senate session with hisses during a Philippine debate and covers cotton stock figures and related notes from various cities and officials.
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Thomas G. Jones
Alabama
General Grant
Grant
Appomatox
South
Lee
Senate
Washington
Spooner
Wisconsin
Lodge
Massachusetts
War Department
Chaffee
Carmack
Tennessee
Philippines
Hester
Egypt
Brazil
India
Great Britain
Europe
United States
Baltimore
New York
Boston
Cincinnati
Lincoln
N. C
Camden
W. Va
Statesville
Catawba River
Lincoln County
Lincolnton
Spartanburg
Pittsburg
Savannah
Hinton
New River
Stewart
Mt. Airy
Denver
Leopoldo Tbatres
Mexico
Oaxaca
Monte Alban
Batres
Colmes
Smithsonian Institute
Washington, D. C
National Museum
Jeff Davis
Second Baptist Church
Little Rock
Ark
W. E. Atkinson
Supreme Court
Carroll D. Weed
A. W. Files
Cotton acreage declines noted with SC drop
The Yorkville Enquirer cites a May 29 letter by Latham Alexander Co. estimating cotton area at 26 954 546 acres, down 2.30 percent from last year with South Carolina’s decrease at seven percent. Gov McSweeney's US senator appointment speculation centers on Col Willie Jones, with J C Hemphill and F W Wagener as possible alternatives. The paper reports omissions in a list of state officer candidates and promises a full list after the state committee release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Latham, Alexander & Co
South Carolina
McSweeney
United States
McLaurin
Col
Wilie Jones
J. C. Hemphill
F. W. Wagener
Senate faces Isthmian canal bill with split routes
The Isthmian canal bill is set for Senate debate as a special order. Most committee members favor the Nicaragua route while a minority backs Panama and urges presidential choice. Predominant opinion holds the Republican majority may avoid action and sidetrack the measure.
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Senate
Nicaragua
Panama
End of the Exposition in Charleston and Senate Row
South Carolina ends the Interstate and West Indian exposition with a large crowd. losses projected for stockholders while bondholders face some debt. Washington notes Senator Tillman seeks to block Charleston postmaster nominee Harris over residency and pay concerns. Due West colleges plan commencements with recitals and art reception.
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Wagener
Charleston
Commencement Week At Erskine Sees Academic Highlights
The observances at Erskine and related institutions unfold with sermons lectures and graduating exercises. Dr. Morris of Atlanta delivers the baccalaureate. Dr. Pressly preaches. Erskine College holds June 10th exercises. female college ceremony features essays by 16 students and musical performances under Miss Edwards and Miss Pressly. Alumni gather June 11th in Y M C A hall.
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Erskine College
Erskine Theological Seminary
Due West Female College
Due West
Martha Howard Watkins
Valentine Abt
Nell Stack
Boyce
Nickles
Theological Seminary
S. L. Morris
Atlanta
Home Missions
The
Presbyterian Church
W. L. Pressly
W. W. Orr
Charlotte
N. C
Philomathean Society
N. M. Dale
Camden
Ala
Euphemian Society
Edwards
Margaret Giffen
Cairo
Egypt
Neely Replies to Fraud Charges in Yorkville Enquirer
John G. Neely of Yorkville South Carolina defends against fraud accusations by Mr Brice in the Duncan case. He states his South Carolina insurance commission dated November 16 1901 and asserts commissions and fees justify business. He notes claims including Duncan Smith and death claims will be paid as collected and invites inspection of his books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville Enquirer
South Carolina
George R. Duughts
J. Barneley
Duncan
Smith
John G. Neely
Yorkville, S. C
Peace Terms End Boer War in Favor of Boers
A peace settlement ends two and a half year conflict between Britain and the Boers. Boers surrender arms and allow weapons for defense. Britain to repatriate prisoners, teach Dutch in schools, allow self government, and fund 15 million dollars to restock farms. Trials for Cape rebels proceed without death penalties.
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Great Britain
South Africa
Cape
Hoodtown Notes on Crops and Local Conditions
Hoodtown reports cool weather hindering cotton growth on gray lands while cotton and upland corn mostly fare well. Much cotton already chopped but regrowth requires fresh chopping. worm damage hits bottom corn. Wheat and oats produce poorly. gardens suffer most. Several locals visited Charleston exposition and found value in the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkville Enquirer
Hooptown
Giant sacrifice sale announced by H. C. Strauss & Co
Local notices state H. C. Strauss & Co announce a gigantic sacrifice sale of all stock. Other items mention F. McDow seeking the owner of his Vol. 17 Am. and Eng. Ency. of Law and Dr. A. Y. Cartwright publishing his professional card with hours. Jas M. Starr & Co discuss fruit season jars acids and powders plus soaps and Starrs liver regulator. Glenn & Allison advertise a large stock of high quality buggies at fair prices.
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H. C. Strauss & Co
F. McDow
A. Y. Cartwright
Jas. M. Starr & Co
Starr
Glenn
Allison
Cadet Morrow honored as K M M A plans tablet unveiling
Yorkville Afield events note 1902 03 catalogue from the King's Mountain Military Academy is issued. Cadet Nichols Lindsay and Stevens are to be remembered with a tablet unveiling at 10 AM with prayers hymns and three rifle volleys. Subscriptions for the Cadet Morrow testimonial continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Mountain Military Academy
Yorkville
G. W. S. Hart
Morrow
Tigers
Nichols
Lindsay
Stevens
Jas. F. Hart
Frederick Lindsay
Cadets Corps
Yorkville Social Notes Include Visits and Graduations
Margaret Smith visits Chester relatives while Prof Geo S Bryan heads home to Greenville after a stop in Yorkville. Numerous locals travel for visits to Charlotte Laurinburg and Raleigh while students Near Erskine and Limestone colleges prepare to graduate.
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Tors
Margaret Smith
Chester
Geo. S. Bryan
Greenville
Sam Miller
Columbia
Yorkville
Luta Jenkins
D. E. Boney
A. R. B. Riddle
Helen Ridafé
Zeno
Ulisses Reta
Flordia Beard
Charlotte
John Murphy
Tavora
Laurinburg
N. C
Maggie Beckham
Lancaster
James Beckham
Iss Mozelle Inman
Elias Inman
Bullock's Creek Township
Mw. B. Wilson
Democratic Party
Congress
C. B. Thomas
Edward Thomas
Sharon
Vera Randleman
Randleman
Frances H. Overby
Chase City
R. T. Stephenson
R. Latta Parish
Washington, D. C
Columbia College
Gillie Neely
Edgmoor
R. A. Dobson
Netta Dobson
Gaffney
Limestone College
Lowry Wilson Jenkins
Epic Randolph Sandifer
Erskine College
T. W. Clawson
Frankie
Dallas
Texas
Ella Eely
Ophelia Davidson
Williston
D. C
Promoters Seek 60 Million Cotton Yarn Merger in South
F L Underwood and Leonard Paulson of New York visit Yorkville and Charlotte area mills to study assets and discuss a proposed charter for the Southern Cotton Yarn Company with 60 million dollars capital. They offer to take property at cash value less debts in exchange for preferred and common stock with 7 percent dividends on preferred and profits on common.
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Yorkville
Underwood
New York
South
Trust
F. L. Underwood
Leonard Paulson
York
Tavora
Underwood and Associates
New Jersey
Southern Cotton Yarn Company
Messrs. Underwood
Paulson
Charlotte
Observer
Bob Taylor
Freidheim
Rock Hill
Amos Revels
Guthriesville
James F. Hart
Tirzah
Robinson Hill
King's Mountain
Adair's Ferry
Pinckney Road
D. C. Clark
King’s Mountain
Bethany
Adair’s Ferry
Dedication of King's Mountain Chapel Draws Large Crowd
The Sunday ceremony north of Yorkville marked the 1898 church completion and final payment with Rev. Dr. H. W. Bays delivering a stirring morning sermon. About 1,000 attended, many from afar, as 600 seats filled and overflowed. The day included the Lord's Supper, music by a 30-voice choir led by W. M. Stowe, organ by Annie Thomasson, dinners, and Sunday-school talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Mountain Chapel
Yorkville
H. W. Bays
Rock Hill
W. M. Stowe
Annie Thomasson
Bays
Jana
J. M. Peeler
P. M. Grimes
Joseph A. Smith
Yorkville Graded School closes with medal award
Yorkville crowd fills the court house auditorium for closing exercises. Miss Agalhce McCaw wins the Daughters of the American Revolution medal for best Eliza Lucas Pinckney paper after a careful judging committee, with Miss Mary E. Williams delivering a praised essay.
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Yorkville Graded School
W. G. Neville
Hattie Keith
Julia Smith
Mary E. Willams
L. R. Wilferscoe
King’s Mountain
Daughters of the American Revolution
Eliza Lucas Pinckney
Generly
W. W. Lewis
Rev
J. C. Johnes
Maggie Gist
Lewis
Dixie
Agalhce McCaw
Miss McCaw
W. B. McCaw
Sincere Acknowledgments at School Event and Cadet Tribute
Prof J C Daniel notes Dr Lee Davis Lodge absent due to illness as audience applauds. G W S Hart praises patron support and urges a formal civic tribute to a K M M A cadet for gallant action during a local tragedy with volunteers from Rock Hill Gastonia and Kershaw invited to contribute.
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J. C. Daniel
Reegret
Lee Davis Lodge
Gaffney
Mr. Daniel
G. W. 8. Hart, Esq
Daniel
Hart
Board of Trustees
Rock Hill
Gastonia
Kershaw
Fish weighed up to 184 pounds found in Catawba river pond
T M Martin of Concord recounted a pond on D G Stantons Catawba river plantation yielding over 100 pounds of fish in one afternoon. Three carp weighed 154, 16, and 184 pounds each, the largest ever recorded in the region. Officials weighings were cited by witnesses.
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T. M. Martin
Concord
G. C. Martin
D. G. Stanton
Catawba River
Mr. Martin
Yorkville
THE
Enquirer
Mesers
J. L. McGill
Carroll
W. J. Gordon
Mesars
J. R. Cook
Perry Ferguson
W. T. Nichols
Riddle & Carroll
Messrs. Riddle & Carroll
Glenn & Riddle
Messrs. S. N. Johnson
Jesse Ford
T. J. Nichols
S0me
Messrs
Snape
R. NahElwee
Gold Hill
Superintendent of Education
Jackson Hamilton
Hamilton
Auction Sales and Drowning Incident Report
The Local Laconics notes six auction sales on Monday including sheriff and clerk actions with prices of $187.30 and $100. It also reports two drowned laborers on the Catawba River near the dam after a log transportation mishap eight men were aboard the log when it turned over one rescued semiconscious and authorities deployed boats to the scene.
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Exchange Bank of Chester
Fanny C. Bratton
Bethesda Township
Harriet Bratton
W. H. Hicklingin
Guthriesville
C. E. Spencer, Esq
Catawba
Catawba Power Company
Watt Barnett
Briggs
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Philadelphia
Bright
Hright
Oy “Y
Winnsboro
John G. Mobley
South Carolina News
Tillman
Harris
News and Courier
W. L. Harris
Roosevelt
Koester
Jeff Richardson
Senate Post Office Committee
District of Columbia
Ware
MR. Neely
Mr. Brice
Hoodtown Notes
Local Affairs
Cotton Mill
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